Haunted Places in broughton, Nottinghamshire

The Shire Hall High Pavement, Nottinghamshire

11.4 miles from broughton, UK-J9

In the Entrance Hall, the spirits of a soldier, a lady, and a Victorian gentleman are seen. In the court, knocking is heard and shadows are seen. In the Cell Corridor, odd noises such as footsteps, keys rattling, and doors slamming are heard. The laundry room is known for random ...

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

11.6 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Claiming to be England's oldest pub, glasses have been smashed by themselves, the scent of perfume fills the air (when no one is around), and a variety of ghosts have been reported here ranging from soldiers to evil entities. People who use the underground tunnels will sometimes report feeling violently ...

Leicester, Leicester

12.4 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A team of investigators claim that multiple spirits reside here including a Victorian woman usually seen on the staircase or by the garden, a man in one of the upstairs rooms (who is apparently a very negative force), a child and a chef that both died of Tuberculosis, and a ...

Leicester, Leicester

14.1 miles from broughton, UK-J9

The library is known for the White Lady (who is also said to move furniture around). In the courtyard, a ghostly cat and dog are seen, a cavalier is reported, and the spirit of a policeman has made his presence known. Burglar alarms are also known to go off for ...

broughton, Nottinghamshire

Derby, Derby

21.9 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Once the George Inn and Lafferty's Pub, a woman's skull is still here and said to come with poltergeist activity (when the skull was sent to be examined, similar activity followed in that location).
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Derby, Derby

22.3 miles from broughton, UK-J9

In case you want to see the most activity, visit between October and December for a peak in occurrences. Around this time, you might see full-bodied apparitions in the corridors, become mysterously sick within the cells, feel suffocated, uneasy, and watched, all while encountering a variety of sinister ghosts including ...

Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire

26.9 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Once used to make silk, the mills have since been replaced with an office. In the dye room, people reported the ghost of an abusive supervisor who is said to have murdered a woman who would often appear in Mill 1's top floor. Mood swings, nausea, and disorientation are reported ...

Tutbury, Staffordshire

29.7 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Mary, Queen of Scots, was imprisoned here; staff have seen her on many occasions, usually between 10:15 and 11:00 at night. A knight is also said to be seen by John of Gaunt's Gateway and harasses employees and visitors.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Rugby, Warwickshire

31.4 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A rather cruel man nicknamed 'One-Handed Boughton’ continued his reign of terror even after his death. His ghost was so vicious, a team of clergymen attempted to exorcise his spirit, but he only returned later on. Footsteps, groaning, growling, and other unusual noises are still heard. Mysterious figures have also ...

Oundle, Northamptonshire

Matlock Bath, Derbyshire

31.9 miles from broughton, UK-J9

The wide variety of activity ranges from children who are seen or heard running down the halls, a woman seen peering out of the upper windows, a man walking his dog, two workers who were killed in the creation of this building, and various poltergeist phenomenon.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

broughton,

32.4 miles from broughton, UK-J9

The ghost of nun (called The Black Lady) has commonly been photographed in full apparition form. Another ghost, called The White Lady, is said to haunt the battlements which she threw herself from.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

broughton, Warwickshire

33 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A hooded monk is seen, thought to be Abbott Geoffrey; Geoffrey was murdered in 1345 (perhaps he's the poltergeist also reported in the kitchen). A young woman named Matilda also has a history with this house. She had become pregnant by the master of the house, yet he refused to ...

Chesterfield, England

broughton, Lincolnshire

34.5 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A young woman is often reported on the side of the road trying to get help. She'll often get into the vehicle of the driver (if permitted), but vanish before she reaches her destination (as well as leave behind a foul odour). She is believed to be a young woman ...

Peterborough, Peterborough

35.2 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Before it was a museum, this was a World War I hospital. An Australian named Thomas Hunter has been seen here since hours after his passing in 1916; he is usually on the staircase. In the cellar, a hooded figure slams doors and throws objects. Some five other ghosts are ...

Peterborough, Peterborough

35.2 miles from broughton, UK-J9

With a trip here, you might find yourself face to face with Thomas Hunter, who died during World War I. A sword in the gallery is to have a Roman soldier attached to it; another dark presence is on the first floor by recreation or period shops. Objects are thrown, ...

broughton, England

35.6 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A nanny fell to her death here and had been seen by staff members on the staircase by the library. The founder of the academy, George Singer, has also been seen from time to time looking out the window.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Tissington, Derbyshire

36 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A woman named Wilhemina caught on fire and died in Room 4. Guests have awaken to see her shadow at the foot of the bed, usually describing her as very unwelcoming. Her presence is accompanied by humming and a lavender scent. A male presence is also thought to be in ...

Renishaw, Derbyshire

36.7 miles from broughton, UK-J9

One of the first floor bedrooms is the site of a 'Phantom Kisser', or a man who will awaken sleeping women by kissing them. An older woman in blue has also been reported here.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

broughton, Staffordshire

39.5 miles from broughton, UK-J9

The most active spot is in the area of 'Hex' where a woman in a Victorian dress is seen and where objects are tossed at guests. The music room is said to have a larger man in it whose footsteps can be heard and the corridors of the building are ...

Birmingham, England

39.9 miles from broughton, UK-J9

This home has a history of tragedy ranging from a lovers' suicide pact, to a man who died of heartbreak when he found out about his wife's affair; the woman in the pact and the heartbroken man are both reported here. One strange report involves a man in a black ...

Northampton, Northamptonshire

41 miles from broughton, UK-J9

In the fifteenth century, the Battle of Northampton took place here. Along with the ghosts of deceased soldiers, nuns are also reported here. In the cellar, objects move and voices are heard. The enery responsible for it isn't said to be a good one.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

broughton, England

42.6 miles from broughton, UK-J9

In the 1980's, there was an unusually high number of sightings related to 'black-eyed children', or children with eyes as black as coal. Recently, a girl with this description is being reported here. Some believe the children to be demonic.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Birmingham, England

43.4 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A woman who was locked upstairs (either by a jealous who caught her having an affair or by her father who caught her trying to elope) where she spent the rest of her days. Guests have reported her as well a young man who hung himself on the property. The ...

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

44.2 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Upstairs, a child will cling onto people; another spirit named Brian is heard in this area and a black fog is sometimes seen. A vicious spirit named Cain used to occupy a cell here; he is said to choke visitor, cause the temperature to drop, and smell of disinfectant. Another ...

Warwick, Warwickshire

44.9 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Sir Fulke Greville, a poet, playwright, and later, Commissioner of Treasury, restored this castle to the condition that it currently remains in, but was murdered by his servant after an argument ensued. Greville died here and has been seen in his former study room, sometimes standing in the shadows watching ...

Birmingham, England

45.1 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Leon Salberg, once a manager to this locale, died in this building and has been seen here ever since. A former head of the wardrobe department, a man in a top hat, a grey lady, a stage manager who jangles his keys, and entity who drains from electrical equipment have ...

Birmingham, England

45.6 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Security footage caught a grey phantom that staff and security believed was responsible for triggering a burglary alarm. Crying has also been heard and the ghost of a ward sister was also seen.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

East Kirkby, Lincolnshire

46.6 miles from broughton, UK-J9

The control tower has the most activity; people report hearing footsteps and feeling like they aren't alone. Numerous accidents have taken place here and those victims might be the ones responsible.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Stafford, Staffordshire

47.3 miles from broughton, UK-J9

Similar to the Swan Hotel in Lavenham, a jilted bride took her own life and now haunts here. She's reportedly seen in her white gown and has a reputation for even scaring employees away. Poltergeist activity is also reported and could very well be related to the burial site that ...

Stafford, Staffordshire

47.4 miles from broughton, UK-J9

William Marson, a former worker here from the mid-nineteenth century, is seen in the shop room of the museum. He is said to wear an apron and a bowler cap. A man is seen walking up the stairs and EMF detectors will usually spike when his spirit is present. In ...

Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent

49.3 miles from broughton, UK-J9

When visiting here, be sure to go to the Colour Room where poltergeist activity is a common occurence; those who rearrange the pots will encounter a barrage of objects being thrown. An elderly man believed to have died here still roams the grounds and footsteps are common in desolate areas ...

Dudley, West Midlands

50.3 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A female servant named Elizabeth was murdered by the hotel manager; she is the most commonly seen ghost here. A writer who knew of Elizabeth's murder, two children, and a man sitting in Room 214 have also been picked up here.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Dudley, England

50.4 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A woman called 'The Grey Lady' died from grief after her daughter's death. She has been seen throughout and a photograph recently surfaced believing they had caught her image.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Dudley, West Midlands

50.5 miles from broughton, UK-J9

The most famous ghost here is the Grey Lady. Dorothy Beaumont, thought to be the aforementioned phantom, died during childbirth and demanded to be buried next to her child and that her husband not attend the funeral. However, neither of her wishes were granted and she still wanders about, sometimes ...

Rubery, England

broughton, England

52.8 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A woman named Juliet Tewsley hung herself on March 17th, 1050 after suffering from a case of a bad broken heart. She is said to return every March 17th on the eve of her suicide.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)

Alderminster, Warwickshire

55.2 miles from broughton, UK-J9

A woman named Lady Emma is seen in a white dress floating through walls. In the library, a man has been seen accompanied by a dog, and a Victorian woman has been seen throughout. A monk, an army officer, and two children who drowned are also reported here.
(Submitted by Chris ...

broughton, Warwickshire

55.2 miles from broughton, UK-J9

This location was used as the set for the 1963 horror film The Haunting, but the location itself has more to offer. Reports of several Victorian-era ghosts are seen including that of a woman, a servant, and former occupants Edward Shirley, as well as two of the Shirley children who ...

Congleton, Cheshire East

56.5 miles from broughton, UK-J9

In Room 20 and the rooms by it, guests have awoken to freezing conditions and hear scratching and banging. In the cellar, a child is heard crying. Some guests will experience a sense of dread out of nowhere.
(Submitted by Chris Berglund)